David Schweizer
David Schweizer, aka Davey Rocker, is a native Floridian, local musician, musical engineer, and producer. He has a longtime connection to the local Florida music scene, not only performing but also producing and recording music out of his own recording studio here in Orlando – Richter Records.
At age eleven, he started playing guitar and writing songs. But by high school, he quickly became an entertainer fronting several popular bands throughout the Orlando music scene.
As a solo artist, Davey Rocker has opened for artists such as Collective Soul and Paul Westerberg of the Replacements. Davey, with his original rock band, Princeton’s Guff, also opened for Jethro Tull.
He has collaborated with artists from all walks and genres. He has completed over 30 full-length albums. Their range includes Americana music with Terri Binion, bluegrass with The River Bottom Nightmare Band, funk with Anthony Cole and Kow, rock with Junkie Rush, and rhythm and blues with the Legendary JC’s.
In January 2009, Davey released his first children’s music album, Davey Rocker’s Barnyard Jam, which is now a live puppet musical show that regularly performs at festivals, parties, and charity events in the Central Florida area. He also performs as a co-host in IBEX Puppetry’s “Sing Along with the Muppet Movie,” which is an interactive movie experience. (Think Rocky Horror Picture Show— but for kids). In addition, he created all-original songs and the music score for the film Bad Chicken, released in 2012 by Puppetball Films.
The ‘Life on Mars’ band is a new project for him. In Davey’s words: “The band has a classic rock influence but is also inspired by contemporary artists and singer/songwriters. ‘Life on Mars’ plays a huge range — from Johnny Cash to Led Zeppelin to the Lumineers.” It is a brilliant connection with four other artists -- Bob Shiles is on drums and Kevin Stever on bass guitar and accordion. Gary “Doc” Hibbard plays fiddle, mandolin, and guitar. Bunky Garrabrant spices things up with the trumpet and melodica. All five band members sing, which showcases the lush harmonies that make Life on Mars such a unique, standout ensemble.
Davey has attracted a huge fan base within the State of Florida, and they are a very faithful, supportive and exciting group of fans!!
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